The Defiance of Global Commitment

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Exploring the psychological responses to globalization, this book builds on Freud's ideas to offer a nuanced analysis of social dynamics worldwide. It introduces a global model of defiance, highlighting tensions between nostalgic retreat, global aggression, and civil society. The author integrates insights from cognitive, social, and complexity sciences to address contemporary issues, including nostalgic resentment, LGBTQI rights, racism, and ecological concerns, providing a comprehensive understanding of how diverse communities confront the challenges of globalization.